Acrylic Fibre - Anti Dumping Investigation on China PR, Peru and Thailand

Ref no. 6/16/2024-DGTR, dated 29 June 2024

PERIOD OF INVESTIGATION
The period of investigation as 1st April 2023 to 31st December 2023. However, the Authority has considered period of investigation as 1st April 2023 to 31 st March 2024. The injury information period covers the financial year of 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23 and the period of investigation.

PRODUCT UNDER CONSIDERATION
The product under consideration in the present investigation is acrylic fibre of all types and kinds. acrylic fibre is a long chain of synthetic polymer composed of at least 90% by weight of acrylonitrile, which is a major raw material to produce acrylic fibre. The terms acrylic fibre includes acrylic staple, acrylic tow and acrylic top. In other words, acrylic staple fibre, acrylic tow and acrylic top are known as acrylic fibre in the commercial parlance.

CHAPTERS UNDER INVESTIGATION
The product under consideration is classified under Chapter 55 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 under the sub-headings 55013000, 55033000 and 55063000. The product is also being imported under 55033010 and 55033090. The customs classification in only indicative and is not binding on the scope of the investigation.

The application has been filed by Indian Acrylic Limited, Pasupati Acrylon Limited and Vardhaman Acrylics Limited.